Since 1985, the lawyers at Shapiro & Appleton have dedicated their practice to helping people when they need it most. Our clients are usually down and out after a serious accident, struggling financially, physically, and emotionally. We take pride in advocating for the downtrodden and injured and getting the financial restitution they are owed.

One of the most effective ways to choose a top-notch attorney is by reviewing their professional accolades and awards. Independent, third-party organizations bestow these recognitions and distinctions and symbolize a level of excellence in the profession.

We are very proud of the success we have had in obtaining large settlements, arbitration awards, judgments, and jury verdicts. Our success is based mainly on our experience in courtrooms across Virginia.

Featuring breaking news stories in Virginia, North Caroling and nationwide. Our news stories about accidents, events, injuries, and lawsuits are researched and published by our team of experienced personal injury attorneys and could help you learn more about your personal injury case.

One of the best ways to gauge the quality of a personal injury law firm is the feedback from prior clients. The reviews and testimonials on this page are authentic and unfiltered. We are proud to have served so many people who needed help during a difficult time.

By adapting and being familiar with not only Virginia and North Carolina Courts, but also Courts throughout the Eastern United States, our attorneys have developed a set of skills that can be incredibly useful in every sort of significant personal injury case.

The attorneys with our firm actively engage in continuing legal education seminars in the field of injury law. Our lawyers have also regularly delivered lectures to personal injury lawyers not only in Virginia but at national trial organizations.

To stay on the leading edge of personal injury law, all of the firm's attorneys are active in local, state, and national personal injury trial law organizations. We also retain the services of forensic animators, videographers, and computer specialists to produce compelling evidence that will persuade a jury to award maximum damages.

Personal Injury Lawyers - Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VirginiaThis video provides an overview of our law firm. We are a boutique personal injury firm based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We have decades of legal experience.

These video testimonials are evidence of our firm's client-first philosophy:

As the testimonials above indicate, we focus on taking some of the burden off your shoulders after a serious accident so you can direct your attention to recovery, not having to haggle with an insurance company. Here are some client-focused policies that are firm is happy to have in place:

Free case evaluation with an actual attorney

Confidential legal consultation

Kid-friendly office that will ensure your children are taken care of during your consultation

In addition to hiring a law firm that focuses on client satisfaction, you probably want a firm that has a strong reputation in the legal community and a track record of success. Well, here is a list of some of our professional accolades and accomplishments:

Won a record-setting $60 million jury verdict (with interest), with the assistance of co-counsel, for a seriously injured client.

Achieved the highest rating ("AV") from Martindale-Hubbell. This prestigious "AV" rating means our attorneys have a reputation among lawyers and judges for preeminent legal skill and the highest ethical standards.

Recognized as Virginia "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics Magazine (Lewis since '06, Shapiro since '09, Appleton since '12, Duffan since '13).

Recognized as a "Best Law Firm" for injury law by U.S. News & World Report (since '10).

Many of our lawyers possess a "Superb" rating on Avvo, a legal rating service